Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...

I traded the static results of Flash Fill for dynamic formulas that update automatically.

Microsoft updates for Excel in January 2026 introduce Agent Mode with Copilot, new import tools, clearer error messages, Power Query on Mac and Web, and Office Scripts automation to ease daily tasks.

Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of messy spreadsheets, spending hours manually cleaning and organizing data? For many Excel users, this is a frustratingly familiar scenario. But what if ...